41 stories by "Bruce Steele"
“Pride and Prejudice” at Flat Rock Playhouse is not strictly a parody or a
spoof, but more of an affectionate retelling of Austen’s enduring love
story that underscores the aspects…
Alternating between 1911 and the present, David Brendan Hopes’
thought-provoking new play considers individual responses to tyranny among
small circles of friends in two centuries.
With two talented, charismatic actors facing off, sometimes mere inches
away, it's a theatrical experience not to be missed.
Fitzgerald purists may pick apart this adaptation's choices, but the
musical is undeniably entertaining and often impressive, with a number of
standout songs.
The onstage format may be the best way to experience "Tiny Beautiful
Things," and in this production director Angie Flynn-McIver keeps the tone
heartfelt but low-key.
Behind every great woman there stands… more great women. Suffs, a musical recounting the battle to win women the right to vote in the United States, is revelatory in that regard, ensuring …
"Hell's Kitchen" was created to showcase Alicia Keys' songs, and that it
does, as each tune is passionately delivered by an ensemble with deep wells
of talent.
Now in its ninth incarnation, the production remains fresh, vibrant, and
full of cheerful revelations.
Anytime is a good time to revisit The Sound of Music, and this is a
top-notch effort, with a likable, talented cast and grand staging.
In a pair of disaster-set one-acts, playwright Travis Lowe, The Sublime
Theater, and a capable cast consider whether the end of the world as we
know it can also generate hope for the fut…
Set entirely on an anchored fishing boat, this play pulls off a remarkable
feat: You'll believe you're watching the three stars of Steven Spielberg's
"Jaws" behind the scenes when it was…
A Broadway revival of Yasmina Reza's Tony-winning play is running right
now, but I can't imagine enjoying the New York show more than I did the
Black Mountain production.
Revisiting the Agatha Christie mystery is a pleasure, a new encounter with
a favorite tale, reimagined for the Flat Rock stage with a well-selected
cast, an amazing set, and a welcome if…
The Tony-winning musical lives up to its reputation.
Bruce and Edwin discuss the local staging of this hilarious murder mystery
farce.
Laughs abound in this terrific production about a British sex comedy gone
hilariously wrong.
There's a lot going on in The Last Wide Open, and it takes the full length
of the 90-minute show for the viewer to put all the pieces together, which
makes for an engaging, finally revel…
Enjoying Beautiful"undeniably Broadway's best jukebox musical"in the homey,
community atmosphere of Flat Rock Playhouse magnifies the show's charms.
The annual holiday show must go on " and it couldn't arrive at a better
time.
The annual extravaganza returns with a fun mix of fresh and familiar
holiday selections.
The holiday tradition returns " as does Stages co-founder Bruce Steele!
Some of the Asheville area's best actors serve up theatrical comfort food,
with rapid-fire wit and physical comedy.
The latest iteration of this thoroughly entertaining holiday revue will
kick-start your holiday season.
A new production of Rogers & Hammerstein's "Oklahoma" both deconstructs the
show and offers many of its usual pleasures.
The latest radio play from Immediate Theatre Project offers a dystopian
thriller, a crackerjack cast, and entertaining live sound effects.
